Charles TownSat, January 25, 2025

GRAFT (6) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by 1.5 lengths over 6½f at this track (Dirt). Open to plenty of improvement and is the testing material. CROWN THAT SAINT (7) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing seventh and beaten 3.5 lengths starting at 7/1. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including two wins. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. PERNO (1) finished second two runs back at Finger Lakes (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 7 lengths over 6½f at this track (Dirt). This looks a sterner test than last time but on current form he is capable of another big performance. MAT MATTERS (2) was beaten 6 lengths into fifth in a 6f contest at Penn National at his latest appearance. No surprise to see him in contention.